September 10, 2014

Nathan Spoor shares news of three upcoming art shows. If you're in the Santa Ana area this weekend, check out the Tres Años group show at As Issued. Co-curated by painter Kevin Peterson and As Issued owner Dana Jazayeri, the three-year anniversary exhibition bring together a selection of artists that address trends within the young contemporary art movement. 21 young artists will showcase definitive examples of young contemporary art to patrons, collectors and Orange County public. Head to the opening reception on Saturday, September 13th from 7PM to 10PM. Tres Años is on display through October 12th. More info here.

Masterworks: Defining A New Narrative consists of 14 large-scale paintings featuring accomplished artists who, for the last decade or more, have been consistently exploring new narrative directions in painting. Each of the artists have been charged with providing a singular work that could be considered pivotal in their careers, to which they have dedicated considerable thought, time, and skill. Artists featured will include: Esao Andrews, Sean Cheetham, Natalia Fabia, Alex Gross, James Jean, Josh Keyes, Mario Martinez, Greg Simkins, Nicola Verlato, Eric White, Aron Wiesenfeld, Martin Wittfooth, and Curating Artist and Author Nathan Spoor and Co-curator Jeff McMillan. Masterworks runs from October 23 through February 1st at The Long Beach Museum of Art. More info here.